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Safety Precautions
• _W,.ARNING .
Impro.per installation, adjustment , alteration, service
or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu-
I al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service
[ Center for further information.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS
ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type gas
only. Check the model rating plate near the gas control
valve for the correct gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER
HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE
SHOWN QN THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failure to
usethe correct gascan causeproblem'swhich canresult in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult
your gassupplieror localutility.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR
STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS,
ETC): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents,
propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of whichemit flammable
vapors, may be improperly stored or usedin suchareas.
The gas water heater pilot light or main burner can ignite
such vapors. The resulting flashback and fire can cause
death or serious burns to anyone in the area, as well as
property damage.
If installation in such areas is your only option, then the
installation must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot
flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor
at least 18 inches.While this may reduce the chancesof
flammable vaporsfrom a floor spillbeingignited, gasoline
and other flammablesubstancesshouldnever bestoredor
used in the same room or area containing a gaswater
heater or other openflame or sparkproducingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents
from other areasofthe structureto the appliance.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops,barber
shops,cleaning establishments, or self-servicelaundries
with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the
water heater or water heaters be installed sothat com-
bustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these
areas. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the
Location" section of this manual and also the latest edi-
tion of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also
referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning
air required.
_.WARNING ]
A fire can start if co_Hals suchas clothing,|
cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquidsare placedagainst|
or next to thewater heater. /
_,WARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid-
edwith a combination temperature-pressures relief valve
certified by a nation.ally, recognized testing laboratory
that maintains penodlc inspectionof production of listed
equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for
ReliefValvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot
Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI
Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME. If replaced,
the valve must meet the requirements of localcodes,but
not lessthan a combination temperature and pressure
relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for
ReliefValvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot
Water SupplySystems,ANSI Z21.22 by a nationally rec-
ognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspection of production of listed equipment or
materials.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure
not to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressure
of the water heater (150 Ibs./sq. in.) and a discharge
capacity not lessthan the water heater input rate as
shown on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters -
watts dividedby 1000x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the
use of a temperature-prossure relief valve complying
with ANSI Z21.22 and ASME, may require a valve model
different from the one furnishedwith the water heater.
Compliance with suchlocal requirements must be satis-
fied bythe installer or end userof the water heater with
a locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve
installedin the designatedopeningin the water heater in
place ofthe factory furnishedvalve.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve
must not b_ _OV---e'a'Trom_-'T_-'ed_g_aT_d_opening or
plugged...........................
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed
directly into_he_fieein_f_the-weter heater designatedfor
the relief valve. Positionthe valvedownward and provide
tubing sothat anydischal_e-WHT_it onlywithin 6 inches
above, or at any_dis.tancebe!ow the structural floor. Be
certain that no contact is made with any live electrical
part. The discharge.opening must not be blocked or
reduced in size under any circumstances. Excessive
length,over'30"feet,-or useofmore than four elbowscan
cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of
the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between
the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing
directly to dischargedrain unlessa 6 air gap is provided.
To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property dam-
age, the relief valvemust be allowed to dischargewater
in quantities should circumstances demand• If the dis-
chargepipe isnot connected to a drain or other suitable
means,the water flow may causeproperty damage.
The DischargePipe:
Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of
the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other
restrictions.
Must not be pluggedor blocked.
Must be of material listedfor hot water distribution.
Must be installedso as to allow complete drainage of
both the temperature-pressure relief valve,and the dis-
chargepipe.
• Must terminate at an adequatedrain.
• Must not have any valve between the relief valve and
tank.